Jeffrey Kallberg Named Interim Dean of Penn Arts & Sciences

Jeffrey Kallberg

Jeffrey Kallberg, Deputy Dean and William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Music, has been named Interim Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences starting Jan. 1, 2025, until a permanent dean is appointed.

Kallberg succeeds Steven J. Fluharty, who will conclude his tenure as dean on Dec. 31, 2024. A member of the Penn faculty since 1982, Kallberg brings decades of experience and a deep commitment to the school. As deputy dean, he has played a pivotal role in managing the daily operations of the dean’s office, particularly in faculty affairs, and has represented Dean Fluharty in official capacities as needed. Previously, as Associate Dean for Arts and Letters since 2010, he oversaw academic programs in the humanities, encompassing 16 departments, including English, history, music, and philosophy.

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